TRADITIONAL BAHRAINI MUHAMMAR - SWEET RICE DISH
This is one of the most famous Bahraini dishes. It is a sweet rice dish which is typically served with fish. I just wanted to add: this recipe calls for 6 cloves, HOWEVER, I think it REALLY ONLY NEEDS 2 cloves!
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak together saffron, cardamom, cloves, and rosewater; leave aside to steep.
- Add rice to 6 cups of lightly salted boiling water: boil to half cooked - about 8 minutes; drain.
- Stir sugar through the hot rice.
- Heat the ghee or butter in the same pan the rice was boiled and add the sweetened rice. Sprinkle the rose water mix on top.
- Cover the rim of pan with a cloth or paper towels and place lid on tightly.
- Cook over very low heat about 20-25 minutes. Transfer to serving platter.
- Top with melted butter.
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Sky Scott
[email protected]This muhammar was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't be making this again.
Susmita Thalang
[email protected]This muhammar was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The rice was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys spicy food.
Matovu Andrew
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my muhammar turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor. I'm not sure if I'll try this recipe again.
lavita Hines
[email protected]This muhammar was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort. The flavors were complex and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Jamaal Ali
[email protected]This muhammar was a great way to use up some leftover rice. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce and it turned out really delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Keith daymond
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this muhammar recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The rice was fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Gregg Todd
[email protected]This muhammar was a fun and easy dish to make. I especially liked the addition of the vermicelli noodles. They added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Val Bona
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort! The muhammar turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I will definitely be making this again.
Sahanaz Bagum
[email protected]This muhammar was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The rice was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys sweet rice dishes.
Treena Thompson
[email protected]I made this muhammar for a potluck and it was a huge success! People were raving about how delicious it was. I even got a few requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Chamza Chamza
[email protected]This muhammar was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Suraj Gm
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sweet rice dishes, but this one was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful side dish.
Terfa Christopher
[email protected]This muhammar recipe is a delicious and authentic dish that tastes just like the one my Bahraini grandmother used to make. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the sweet-and-sour sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this ag